LTC 401-2019 CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ORDINANCE NO. 1928 MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
No. 401-2019
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: July 16, 2019
SUBJECT: CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ORDINANCE NO. 1928
Attached for your information is Ordinance No. 1928, adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of City of Pembroke Pines on June 19, 2019.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 32 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED
"DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS;" BY ESTABLISHING A
"DIVERSITY AND HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES;
PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
• The City of Pembroke Pines Clerk has requested that a copy of this Ordinance be provided to
the Miami Beach Mayor and Commissioners.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2019-10
ORDINANCE NO. 1928
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CITY'S
CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS;" BY ESTABLISHING A
"DIVERSITY AND HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD";
PROVIDING FOR DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Pembroke Pines (the "City")
desires to encourage full participation by all individuals of all backgrounds who are
interested in being appointed to City Advisory Boards; and
WHEREAS, the City is one of South Florida's most diverse cities; and
WHEREAS, strengthening community connections among diverse groups,
fostering cultural activity, and creating heritage projects and programs will enhance life
and activity within the City; and
WHEREAS, over the years, volunteer Diversity and Heritage Committee
members have donated countless hours to make thoughtful recommendations to the
City Council about how best to move forward with ethnic community engagement and
strongly recommended the formation of a permanent advisory board to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that recognizing and formalizing the
Diversity and Heritage Committee into a formal City Advisory Board is in the best
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interests of the citizens and residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified as true
and correct, and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Chapter 32, entitled "Departments, Boards and Commissions,"
of the City of Pembroke Pines Code of Ordinances, is hereby amended by
specifically creating a Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board, as follows:
Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board
Sec. 32.190 Establishment and Mission
(a) There is hereby established a Board to be known as the "Diversity and
Heritage Advisory Board."
(b) The mission of the Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board is to promote
awareness and to celebrate the rich Heritage and the vast Diversity of the City of
Pembroke Pines.
Sec. 32.191 Duties and Responsibilities
The Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board shall have the following powers and
duties:
(1) Recommendations to the commission on diversity and equity strategies
that strengthen connections among diverse community groups and with city
government.
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(2) Recommendations to the commission on exploring new methods and
techniques to acknowledge tangible and intangible cultural heritage and expand
recognition programs related to heritage preservation activities.
(3) Recommendations to the commission, on ways to work with public and
private stakeholders in the City to increase understanding of the diverse groups that
make up the City.
Sec. 32.192 Composition and Quorum
(a) The Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board consists of fifteen (15)
regular members and two (2) alternates, who live or conduct business in the city, with
a strong commitment to the mission of the Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board. The
Mayor and each City Commissioner shall appoint three (3) regular members. The
Mayor shall appoint the two (2) alternates.
(b) Eight (8) voting members in attendance shall constitute a quorum of the
Board.
Sec. 32.193 Meetings
The Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board shall meet at least once per quarter
or on an as needed basis. Other meetings may be held as necessary to carry out the
duties and responsibilities of the Board.
Sec. 32.194 Board Action Advisory Only
The actions, decisions and recommendations of the Diversity and Heritage
Advisory Board shall not be final or binding on the City Commission, but shall be
advisory only.
Sec. 32.195 Assistance to the Board
The City Clerk or his/her designee shall act as secretary to the Board and be
res.onsible for .rovidin• the items necessa for conduction meetin.s as re.uested
by the Chair of the Board, and for recording and preparation of meeting minutes.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1928
SECTION 3. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of
Pembroke Pines that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida, and that the
Sections of this ordinance may be renumbered, re-lettered and the word
"Ordinance" may be changed to "Section," "Article" or such other word or phrase in
order to accomplish such intention.
SECTION 4. If any clause, section, or other part or application of this
Ordinance shall be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional
or invalid, such unconstitutional or invalid part or application shall be considered as
eliminated and so not affecting the validity of the remaining portions or applications
remaining in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or parts of
Resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2019-10
ORDINANCE NO. 1928
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, ON THE FIRST READING, THIS 5th DAY OF
JUNE, 2019.
PASSED ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE
PINES, FLORIDA, ON THE SECOND AND FINAL READING, THIS 19th DAY OF
JUNE, 2019.
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;;1 */ Agenda Request Form
Agenda Number: 36.
File ID: 2019-10 Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Version: 3 Agenda In Control: City Commission
Section:
File Created: 05/13/2019
Short Title: Proposed Ordinance 2019-10: Diversity and Heritage Final Action: 06/19/2019
Advisory Board
Title: MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2019-10 ON
SECOND AND FINAL READING.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2019-10 IS AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
32 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED
"DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS;" BY
ESTABLISHING A "DIVERSITY AND HERITAGE ADVISORY
BOARD"; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING
• FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
*Agenda Date: 06/19/2019 Enactment Date: 06/19/2019
Agenda Number: 36. Enactment Number: 1928
Internal Notes:
Attachments: 1.2019-10 Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board
1 City Commission 06/05/2019 pass on First Pass
Reading
Action Text: A motion was made by Mayor Ortis,seconded by Commissioner Siple,to pass Proposed
Ordinancne 2019-10 on First Reading with language in the motion amended to reflect"Diversity and
Heritage"instead of"Heritage and Diversity." The Commission also agreed to a total of 15 members
and 2 alternates on the Heritage and Diversity Advisory Board.There would be 3 appointees for each
of the four Pembroke Pines Commission Districts,3 Mayoral City-wide appointees and 2 city-wide
alternates.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: - 5 Mayor Ortis,Commissioner Castillo,Vice Mayor Schwartz,
Commissioner Siple,and Commissioner Good Jr.
Nay: - 0
3 City Commission 06/19/2019 adopt on Second Pass
and Final Reading
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Action Text: The Diversity and Heritage Committee ordinance allows for three(3)regular board appointees per
elected official plus 2 citywide alternates per the Mayor.
The City Attorney clarified that the commission did not have to make formal appointments tonight.
Mayor and Commissioner Siple named their appointees but Commissioner Castillo asked that the
Notice of Vacancy continue to be advertised and he would invite applications to be submitted for
appointment on August 7,2019. Commissioner Schwartz recommended the setting of the date for
the first Diversity&Heritage Committee meeting some time in the third week of August.
A motion was made by Commissioner Castillo,seconded by Commissioner Siple,to adopt
Proposed Ordinance 2019-10 on Second and Final Reading. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: - 5 Mayor Ortis,Commissioner Castillo,Vice Mayor Schwartz,
Commissioner Siple,and Commissioner Good Jr.
Nay: - 0
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
On June 5, 2019, Proposed Ordinance 2019-10 went before Commission for First Reading,
with language in the motion amended to reflect"Diversity and Heritage"instead of
"Heritage and Diversity."
The Commission also agreed to a total of 15 members and 2 alternates on the Diversity and
Heritage Advisory Board. There would be 3 appointees for each of the four Pembroke Pines
Commission Districts, 3 Mayoral City-wide appointees and 2 city-wide alternates.
District 1 Appointee 1
Appointee 2
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Appointee 3
District 2 Appointee 1
Appointee 2
Appointee 3
District 3 Appointee 1
Appointee 2
Appointee 3
District 4 Appointee 1
Appointee 2
Appointee 3
Mayoral City-Wide Appointee 1
Appointee 2
Appointee 3
Alternate 1
Alternate 2
1. On May 15, 2019 Commissioner Castillo introduced an item with a motion to
discuss and direct the creation of a permanent, on-going city effort demonstrating
respect for community diversity by creating a diversity advisory board charged with
recommending policies, identifying heroes in promoting American and international
diversity and civil rights; statuary and tributes to luminaries in diversity, located in City
parks, and properties; events and activities promoting civic unity and strength through
increased celebration of the City's diversity.
2. The Commission agreed by consensus to direct the City Attorney to draft an
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ordinance that would not only embrace the previous community status of the Diversity
and Heritage Committee, but would augment the status of the board to a formal diversity
advisory committee with numbers of members per City commission district,to be
brought back before Commission for review.
3. Over the years, volunteer Diversity and Heritage Committee members have
donated countless hours to make thoughtful recommendations to the City Commission
about how best to move forward with ethnic community engagement, and strongly
recommended the formation of a permanent advisory board to the City.
4. The City Commission finds that recognizing and formalizing the Diversity and
Heritage Committee into a formal City Advisory Board is in the best interests of the
citizens and residents of the City.
5. Proposed Ordinance 2019-10 shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL: None.
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